discussion Ian M's Famo

[Guest]

Looking forward to seeing this one come together Ian, built this one some time ago & it's one sweet kit to build.


Good luck.


John

 

[Guest]

Looking forward to seeing this one come together Ian, built this one some time ago & it's one sweet kit to build.


Good luck.


John

Couldn't agree more John for me it rates as one of the best kits I have ever had my paws on.

 

[Ian M]

So no pressure then  :S

 

[Guest]

Another massive undertaking there Ian, good luck, will really like to see how this one turns out. 

 

[Ian M]

Well rather than just sit and watch paint dry, or pull up weed in the rain I started sticking bits together...


Not a huge amount to show but it's a start


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The Maybach is only loose  I will paint this up before continuing, but the gearbox is glued A few more bits to go on this yet, then I will paint it before moving on...


Talking of paint- I ordered som this morning and it is already on the way! 

 

[Guest]

Nice start Ian.

 

[Guest]

Looking good so far, will be watching this build

 

[monica]

nice start with this one Ian,liking it so far,

 

[Pikeman]

Really nice kit Ian,hope you get time to add the trailer as it will look great with that.

 

[Ian M]

Thanks for the comments chaps and chapet.


Got a few more bits on the rolling chassis done. the wheels are lose and will come off before painting starts.
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I will have a ganders at the destructions later, but think this is as far as I can go without starting to paint....Which is good. Need to collect the paint. just got a message that is is at the petrol station ready to pick up...

 

[monica]

this is looking good Ian,do like it

 

[Ian M]

Would anyone care to enlighten me as to what colour Germany used for primer....I might, might, just do a bit of chipping on this so need the appropriate colour layers..

 

[Guest]

Looking good Ian. Lots of detail that's for sure. Not an armour builder so not sure about the primer. Sorry mate. Keep up the good work mate.

 

[Ian M]

Here is a short video of some built up single link tracks... View attachment 263032


Just for you Moni....Just put the first batch of links together...


Each link is two part, the track and the rubber pad. Glued with Tamiya thin using a Glue looper. A bit like a quill pen for glue. I think John sells them...


http://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/flex-i-file-the-c-a-ndle-ca-glue-applicator-set-handle-5555.html same thing different brand.

 

[monica]

ta,sounds like a good idea,Ian,the glue looper,as I do use,Tamiya thin,but use the brush,so will look into them,

 

[Ian M]

So I was on t'internet t'other day and happened across a Famo build by some guy in Germany. It was really rather nice. 
So I have now ordered the two sets of Aber photo etch for the famo. There are also two sets for the trailer, but to be honest.... there are only four parts that I really want and they are spread over both sheets. So the price does not justify the returns.....The trailer draw bar is on the one and the pram hood for the rear unit on the other!


The Photo etch for the Famo looks like it could keep me busy for a month! Also there are some good references for pipes and cable placement....So I will be leaving the Famo for a bit and make a start on the Heavy trailer.

 

[monica]

sounds like a real nice plan,Ian,PE,dose just add that bit more to a build,and improves it so,


will look forward to seeing it,


I dont think I,have ever made tracks that are that flexible at all,do real like how they turned out,


would real like to know what parts you do glue,to make that work,? :S

 

[Ian M]

would real like to know what parts you do glue,to make that work,?

I do it like this. I place the two track parts together, on these they simply hook over each other. I then place the road pad that holds the two together and holding them with tweezers I apply a tiny drop of glue with the glue looper thing. Just a tiny bit. Hold them together a few seconds then on to the next. There are some link tracks that just pop together but more often than not the stubs deform and they are very loose. They can hold together with out glue, but only just. Those type I normally glue together after I have them on the wheels. (more often than not they get put on in sections as the joins are so flimsy they cant hold up to being handled to much.)
The links in this kit are also made of a harder plastic which made clean-up easy and they are much stronger. 
When I do the next ones, I will try to remember to take a couple of photos of the process for you.

 

[monica]

thank you Ian,very useful,info,


on the next ones will try this way out,and I have always,just glued them so,


but with this set it was very loose the fit,and I did not even think to test it by your way,with the road pad to hold them, 9_9

 

[Ian M]

Track assembly now with photos !


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Here you can see the place on the next track link where the previous one 'hooks in'.


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The previous one just rests in the grove. You then....


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place the road pad on, making sure that it is the right way round and hold it in place with the tweezers.


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Then apply a very tiny line of liquid glue along the join. I'm only using the third hand here as I needed a free hand to take the picture normally everything happens with just fingers and tweezers. The time it takes to get the next link ready, the glue has set and you carry on.


I would guess that start to end it has taken about an hour to do both lengths of track; 47 links in each, So it takes no more time than just gluing them together.